Freezer Components - GE HPS15BTHR Technical Service Manual

Evaporator Fan Removal
1. Remove freezer shelving.
2. Remove the ice maker, if one is installed (see Ice
Maker Removal section in this Guide).
3. Remove the air tower (see Air Tower Removal
section in this Guide).
4. Remove the evaporator cover (see Evaporator
Cover Removal section in this Guide).
5. Carefully pull the fan off of the motor shaft.
6. Remove the two 5/16 in. hex head screws.
7. Unplug the evaporator fan connector.

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NOTE: When reinstalling the evaporator fan motor
and fan blade. make sure the ground wire, fan
grommets, and evaporator fan motor connector are
back in place and firmly connected.
It is extremely important to place the evaporator
fan blade at the prescribed depth. Failure to do so
could cause increased noise, affect air flow and
result in a repeat service call. Set the evaporator
fan blade depth at 1/4 in. (see the image below).
Note the position of the evaporator fan blade when
removing from the motor.
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